Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is keeping faith in Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli.

Prandelli is convinced Balotelli will be a star.

"As for Mario Balotelli, he is only 21 and we must allow him to mature. Unfortunately, in Italy players are not given that time to grow. If you score a goal, you're a champion and have to be on the front page. A week later you make a mistake and the same papers say you're immature. It's difficult to deal with the psychological pressure in Italy," said Prandelli.